Updated on January 23: Weather was the most gruesome matter in Jaipur as internationally acclaimed authors discussed the contentious topic, ‘consequences of war and politics on humanity’.
For the last two days, visitors at the Jaipur Literature Festival shelved controversies emerging from panels on aesthetics, sensuality and the power of myth, to discuss a very important matter, the weather.
Several students were seen standing with umbrellas covering their drooping faces, after Poet Vijay Seshadri’s talk was cancelled on Thursday because of rain. It started pouring in the city around 2 am at night and reduced to mere drizzle by early morning hours. But all hopes were shattered as heavy showers returned when eminent speakers were due on stage. Panels organised in the open-air venues had to be switched indoors, where time constraints prevailed.
Day temperature dropped 7 degrees below normal average and settled at 16.4°C, as the city received 3.8 mm of rain in a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Thursday.
Updated on January 21: Jaipur literature festival 2015 begins; rain likely to affect footfall
Updated It’s once again time for the book worms to explore their literary minds, amidst a galaxy of literary and musical stars, in the world’s largest free literary festival. Opening ceremony of the five-day long Jaipur Literature Festival was honoured by the presence of Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman of Essel Group on January 21.
Dr. Subhash Chandra graced the event on a very positive note and said, " It is a global summit of literary world which brings humanity to light. It is this light which removes ignorance, and opens the world of knowledge for everyone.” Vasundhara Raje added that the festival is getting bigger and better year by year.
Over two lakh visitors are expected to visit this carnival of books, music and fun. However, rain on January 22 and 23 could affect the turnout. Weather will clear up by the 24th but fog will make an appearance. The last two days of the fest will witness clear weather conditions.
Special Attractions
The series titled ‘Women Uninterrupted’, concerning gender equality, will be one of the focus points of this year’s festival.
The festival will not be confined to the Diggi Palace and hold over 300 events at 10 venues, including the Jaipur BookMark at Narain Niwas, the Music Stage at Clarks Amer and two special sessions at Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal. The music performances will take place at the Front Lawns of Diggi Palace in the morning hours and the Music Stage at Hotel Clarks Amer during the evening.
The film festival held here will showcase a world class collection of movies, inspired by great books.